瑶柱蒸水蛋
Steamed Egg with Dried Scallops
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
A silky-smooth steamed egg custard infused with the rich, umami flavor of dried scallops. This delicate dish is naturally low in carbs and provides excellent protein.
Key ingredients
Eggs, water/broth, dried scallops (瑶柱), light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the egg mixture. Request light soy sauce if sodium is a concern.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
瑶柱蒸水蛋不要放糖。酱油也请少放一些。
For 瑶柱蒸水蛋, please no added sugar. Can you also use light soy sauce?
Watch out for
Very low risk; traditionally contains no carbs beyond trace amounts in soy sauce.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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